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L531 FNM

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,900 mi
Last recorded185,900 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 FNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 185,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOT NOT ATTACHED

Pass 26 Aug 2009 183,900 miles

Cracks on inner sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

General corrosion underneath vehicle

N/S/R CV boot adrift

Slight blow from exhaust centre pipe

Fail 4 Aug 2009 183,900 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Cracks on inner sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

Exhaust blow from centre box

General corrosion underneath vehicle

N/S/R CV boot adrift from its housing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 183,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 173,237 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 173,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 157,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc.s badly corroded on inner face

hand brake travel just acceptble

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Senator?

Based on 11,018 MOT tests across 2,349 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
2,043
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 695
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 660
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 638
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465
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L531 FNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 129,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Senator fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L531 FNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Senator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L531 FNM registered?

L531 FNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L531 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L531 FNM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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